Faculty: Education The Turkish Language Teaching major focuses on the principles and practices of teaching the Turkish language to both native and non-native speakers. Students gain skills in linguistics, language pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and cultural competency, preparing for careers in education, language instruction, curriculum development, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of Turkish language teaching. - Develop skills in linguistics and language pedagogy. - Learn curriculum development and assessment techniques. - Explore cultural competency and multicultural education. - Analyze language acquisition theories and second language learning. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and instructional skills. - Gain practical experience through teaching practicums and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Turkish Language Teaching** - Overview of Turkish language teaching principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Linguistics for Turkish Language Teachers** - Fundamentals of Turkish linguistics, phonetics, syntax, and semantics. 3. **Language Pedagogy** - Principles of teaching languages, including methodologies and techniques. 4. **Curriculum Development for Language Education** - Techniques for designing and implementing language curricula. 5. **Assessment in Language Education** - Methods for evaluating language proficiency and educational outcomes. 6. **Cultural Competency and Multicultural Education** - Principles of incorporating cultural awareness and diversity into language education. 7. **Second Language Acquisition** - Theories and practices of second language learning and teaching. 8. **Materials Development for Language Education** - Creating and adapting instructional materials for language teaching. 9. **Technology in Language Education** - Use of technology and digital tools in language teaching and learning. 10. **Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL)** - Specialized techniques for teaching Turkish to non-native speakers. 11. **Teaching Practicum** - Real-world teaching experiences in schools, language centers, or educational institutions. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Supervised teaching or educational work in schools, language centers, or related organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying Turkish language teaching skills, such as developing a language curriculum, conducting a language assessment study, or creating instructional materials. **Assessment Methods:** - Turkish language teaching principles analyses - Linguistics projects - Language pedagogy projects - Curriculum development projects - Assessment in language education projects - Cultural competency and multicultural education projects - Second language acquisition projects - Materials development projects - Technology in language education projects - Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL) projects - Teaching practicum reports - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Turkish Language Teaching" - "Linguistics for Turkish Language Teachers" - "Language Pedagogy" - "Curriculum Development for Language Education" - "Assessment in Language Education" - "Cultural Competency and Multicultural Education" - "Second Language Acquisition" - "Materials Development for Language Education" - "Technology in Language Education" - "Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL)" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of linguistics, education principles, and an interest in Turkish language teaching. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Turkish Language Teaching. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Turkish Language Teacher - Certifications in specific language education technologies and methodologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring Turkish language teachers, educators, curriculum developers, language instructors, and professionals seeking careers in schools, language centers, educational institutions, and related fields. This major equips students with the linguistic, pedagogical, and cultural competency skills needed to excel in Turkish language teaching, supporting careers in various roles within schools, language centers, educational institutions, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in Turkish language teaching principles, linguistics, language pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, cultural competency, second language acquisition, materials development, technology in education, and practical experience through teaching practicums and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.